Solutions Consulting Manager

Job Category: IT/Software Development Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Company: Hitachi Data Systems Solutions Consulting Manager Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) is recognized as a leading provider of business solutions for the world's most IT-intensive corporations. The company offers the industry's fastest, largest and most reliable storage solutions designed for companies committed to non-stop operation and transition to Internet business reliance. Thirty-eight of the Fortune-50 companies in the United States are HDS customers. Hitachi has provided the backbone processing platforms for these enterprises and has led the world in high capacity and high bandwidth computing. HDS has been the recognized choice for mission critical applications in the F-1000 and Financial Times 100 enterprises. HDS was formed in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi LTD with global revenues of over $73 billion. Hitachi is one of the leading technology companies in the world with research and development investments of over 6 billion dollars annually. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, HDS is a global company with three thousand employees in forty countries and generates worldwide revenue of approximately $3 billion. The HDS professional services organization complements the product revenue with technical and business solutions. The company has a direct sales force and also supports a two-tiered indirect sales program. Storage products are offered to a growing list of OEM customers including Hewlett Packard and Silicon Graphics. HDS is one of a few natural players and enjoys a substantial technological advantage with its storage solutions. The organization is built around 6 independent business units, each with a P & L mission and IPO opportunity. Leader for pre-sales solution consulting in the region. Responsible for the performance of solution consulting resources and management of the solution consulting process in the sales engagement. Works closely with the SSS on development of processes and procedures as well as hiring and development of solution consultants. This job requisition represents multiple openings available within the Americas Sales Catalyst Program for the Central Region.Responsible for overseeing the sales engagement, working closely with the SSS on development of the pre-sales organization and ensuring consistent execution of and compliance with all pre-sales processes and procedures. The Solution Consulting Manager has two primary responsibilities: consultant training and development, and allocation of resources to engage in and manage opportunities.This Position Reports To: Regional Pre-Sales DirectorDirect Reports: YesPlease note that this position requires travel an average of 50% of the time. Amount of travel will vary depending on Region/Location 10+ years